The College of Idaho

The College of Idaho is a private liberal arts college in Caldwell, Idaho, serving undergraduate and graduate students in the Treasure Valley and drawing students from across the United States and other countries. Founded in 1891, the institution emphasizes a broad academic education alongside professional preparation. Its academic model is anchored by the PEAK Curriculum, which asks undergraduates to complete one major and three minors across separate fields, pairing depth in a primary discipline with structured study in multiple areas of the liberal arts and sciences. The college offers more than two dozen majors and a range of pre-professional pathways, and it also operates graduate programs that include physician assistant studies and medical sciences. Student life combines classroom learning with athletics, residential life, and service. The College of Idaho competes in intercollegiate athletics as the Yotes and sponsors varsity teams in the NAIA. Its campus in Caldwell places it within southwestern Idaho’s largest population corridor, giving students access to regional employers, schools, health systems, and community organizations. Institutionally, The College of Idaho positions close faculty mentorship and experiential learning as central parts of its educational approach. The college also maintains a strong connection to Idaho communities through teacher preparation, health-related graduate study, and civic engagement. Its role in the state extends beyond degree delivery: it functions as a longstanding independent college with a residential campus, a liberal arts core, and programs designed to prepare students for careers, graduate education, and leadership in Idaho and beyond.